Welding a Motorcyle frame crack??

[gilly]

I own a Yamaha Warrior,and it has like a cast aluminum frame and a company named BMS motorsports rakes the neck on these frames all the time.So welding it is probably no problem.But they are cutting the frame vs yours being broke from a wreck.Yours could have stress cracks that may not be seen.I would at least let someone that knows more about that bike look at it before I made a decision.

[SICFabrications]

hows the synchro working for ya, gilly? i havent seen ya post anything up after ya first got it..... (not trying to hi-jack the thread, just curious)

[gilly]

It works great Sic.I tried it out some,but it kept popping the breaker,so I stopped for fear of messing something up.I am in the process of running a separate line for just the welder.I am going to run it off of a 125 amp breaker,so if I need full power I have it.Doing this along with other projects.This is what's been keeping me off the forum for a while.I'm sure i'll be needing some expert advise from you when I get it going.Thanks for asking.Hope your doing well.

[Fastest1]

No welding a crashed motorcycle frame? Ever been to a motorcycle roadrace? I used to roadrace in the CMRA, in the expert class. Almost every bike in the races were salvage. Maybe the top 3 teams had new bikes that were stripped. The rest bought bikes that were of the latest model year, low mileage, generally low sides with cosmetic damage but not always. Though I am not suggesting a beginning welder attempt this kind of repair. Duct tape and welders keep these sports alive. GMD Computrack can check the alignment of the frame if you are serious about handling. They probably have a dealer near you. Racing is dangerous, period. The people who have a problem accepting this dont race.

[mountain eagle]

I've bought quite a few salvage bikes from the Klode auctions years ago. And while I agree that racers and people that are comfortable making that kind of call will take known marginal bikes out and thrash them, for a daily rider that might not be a good idea. A ding or punch in a perimater frame never scared me off, while full on weld cracks would give me pause. For a repair to be good with significant movement I'd want a jig, and a professional welder. Then who knows what kind of hidden damage there could be...... for the time and quality, as well as shucking a salvage title......... a fresh frame is just a bit easier IMO.....

[Nick]

Racing is dangerous, period. The people who have a problem accepting this dont race.

Don't forget the ones who get into racing that can't truly make peace with the consequences before something does go wrong. "Never happen to me... I'm not (insert flawed trait here)"

Going to jump out of a plane? Better know you might come in for a faster landing than you wanted.

bradler, if you snagged a great running zx for $500, you can most likely part it out and make decent money. (Assuming you don't go through with the repair) Liability / peace of mind wise, I'd go that way. Insurance companies love exclusions, and diy frame repair "might" be an issue should the worst happen.

In the event you go through with it... Don't sell it without full disclosure and getting a release from the buyer.

Personally, I'd part it out for a quick buck, and move on to the next toy.

[exwldr]

i agree scrap the frame & replace it with a new one ,or sell the bike parts & pocket the money. is your LIFE worth less than $1,000 ?